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Tires

Posted: 12/28/22 11:14am Message 1 of 8
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Mesa, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1995 Coupe Red, automatic, all original, haven't changed a thing -- except the tires, battery, stuff like that. You know what I mean!

I would like suggestions for tires.  I have a 95, same size tires all around.  Looking for tires that are for more than just around town.  I drive my Vette a lot and am planning a trip to Maine this spring.




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Posted: 12/28/22 11:15pm Message 2 of 8
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West Burke, VT - USA
Joined: 3/18/2009
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Vette(s): SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 CE Coupe

I good friend of mine is real happy with the Continental tires he has put on both of his C5s.  TireRack is a decent place to look for options.  Not saying you need to buy from them but there is lots of information on the different tires available through them that will help you when you go to your local tire shop.




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Posted: 12/28/22 11:56pm Message 3 of 8
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Mesa, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1995 Coupe Red, automatic, all original, haven't changed a thing -- except the tires, battery, stuff like that. You know what I mean!

Thanks for that info.  I appreciate your comments and suggestions.




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Posted: 1/11/23 8:57am Message 4 of 8
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Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Joined: 7/8/2014
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Vette(s): 1988 Dark Red Metallic Convertible with sports seats, Delco/Bose radio system, Z52 suspension

I can second the recommendation for Continental tires.  I put them on my C6 and the ride was significantly better and quieter than the Michelins I had on before.  I also got them through TireRack but make sure you check the tire pressure after you get them installed.  




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Posted: 1/11/23 9:01pm Message 5 of 8
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Beacon, NY - USA
Joined: 11/29/2009
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Vette(s): 1994 convertible, arctic white, black top and interior. LT1 auto.

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+

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Posted: 1/12/23 10:48am Message 6 of 8
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Equinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 11/12/2017
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Vette(s): 1993 LT1 convertible triple black 4L60 2003 Zo6 Electron/Black 6 sp

I presently have Toyos on mine. Good water dissipation,  and while I'm not an aggressive driver, they seem to handle well. 




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Posted: 1/25/23 10:05am Message 7 of 8
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Waterloo, IA - USA
Joined: 11/27/2021
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Vette(s): 1994 C4, 5.8L, LT1, Admiral Blue, Coupe

I don't know how important exact tire sizes are but, when I replaced the ones on my 94 C4, I tried to get the same sizes. No one locally had them, so I ordered them from Amazon and had a local tire shop install them for $75.

$345.54/pair

Nitto NT555 G2 Performance Radial Tire - 255/45ZR17 102W

$380.92/pair

Nitto NT555 G2 All- Season Radial Tire-285/40ZR17 104W

 




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Posted: 1/25/23 10:57am Message 8 of 8
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Ephrata, PA - USA
Joined: 7/7/2013
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Vette(s): 1995 Std Coupe Dark Purple Metallic Auto Trans Z07 Suspension Just under 23K miles (7.7.13)

My '95 Z07 also has the same size tires all around and I replaced the aging tires with a set of Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 all season performance tires;  the specs are similar to Michelin Pilots at a more reasonable price and I am pleased with the performance of this tire - very quiet, good grip in the wet, and although I don't do a lot of "spirited" driving, a good grip on dry pavement as well.  Although this Corvette now only has 40K miles on it, every several years it makes a 2,000 mile round-trip to Memphis (wife loves everything Elvis) with a stop in Bowling Green on the way home (I love everything Corvette) and these tires make that trip so much more enjoyable than the same trip with the previous summer-only performance tires.




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